Are your recordings with Urchin, ASAP, and The Unforgiven available to me as an import? Do you know how I should go about trying to get any of them?
#Deanna Ayers — Evansville Indiana USA
The urchin stuff is probably deleted. ASAP was on enigma records in USA and may still be available. The Untouchables recorded a live album, as yet unreleased.
What is the name of that guitar that you were playin' on aces high in live after death?
#Rockwell — Brazil
It was a lado.
Hello Adrian. Where did you get the idea for the song "Wasted Years" ??? Great song!!!!
#Jens Dahlgaard — Denmark
Thanks, I got the idea from messing around with a guitar synthesizer.
About 2 hours a day for a month before a tour or album.
I'm playing mainly Strats at the moment but I just got a Black Les Paul that I'll be playing a bit more.
I play tennis and work out a bit. Watford FC.
When you sit down to write new riff's and solo's for songs, where do you get your inspiration\ideas from? It amazes me how you can write so many different solo's and riff's without at least some of them sounding the same!
#Chris Hughes — Wrexham
I always put ideas down on tape then when the time comes it's just a matter of adjusting them.
Did you singing leads vocals in song "Reach Out", single of "Somewhere in Time" album from 1986?
#Andres Herrera — Santiago,Chile
Yes it was a B-SIDE.
About 30
When you write music, do you write it down in staff notation, tab, chord boxes, or just go and record it?
#The Mad Dog — North Reading, MA (near Boston)
I make rough demos.
How do you do the Eddie that comes out on the stage at concerts? Is he a robot or sth?
#Myrto — Greece
Sorry trade secret!!
I heard you have a great voice, is it possible that you're going to do some leadvocals in Maiden (like 'Reach out')?
#Gershwin
Thanks. Don't think so.
how long did it take you to write the wicker man ? because let me tell you is a good ass song.all i want to say is wellcome home
#luis peralta — germantown,maryland
Thanks. The basic music was written in half a day.
Was it a hint to try and get back into Iron Maiden when you went on stage during the encore at donington 92?
#Michael Goodman — Corby Northants
No!
Which Heavy-metal/rock band, except Iron Maiden, do You think is the most talented? How about Metallica?
#Tobias Soegaard Hajslund — Copenhagen, Denmark
I like some Metallica also Kings X and Satriani
Are you going to continue and work with Bruce on his solo albums? and are you going to continue and put out solo albums?
#Justin McLauchlin — Las Cruces, NM USA
Might do some instrumental stuff next year.
It must feel great to be honoured to open every single Maiden show in spot light this tour? Does it?
#ploughman — Finland
Feels Great!!
Adrian...how do you feel playing at the same time the solos with Janick? easy or kinda difficult. Cheers!
#Fallen Angel — Venezuela
Easy. Nice to do some unison for a change.
hey H! what's up ??? what about psycho motel??? will ya return with that great project ??? western shore rulez!!!
#Rodox — Screeam for me São Paulo!!!!
Thanks, no plans for P.M. at the moment, possibly do some solo stuff next year through.
Did you use that Jackson (with bass string) to record Brave New World? If the answer is no, why?
#ANC — Brazil
No it wasn't appropriate
How do you feel the Les Paul Custom, when you compare it with you usual Jackson guitars? I mean, most of the time, Maiden use guitars with a far sharper sound, so what's your impression about the Les Paul?
#Henri
Strats tend to cut cords more and L.Ps are good in the studio.
Bow River Alb. Kamloops, and the ST Lawrence, Quebec
I recently found out you participated on 2 songs of Michael Kiske's album "Instant Clarity", how did that happen?
#Esteban Rivera — San José, Costa Rica
We have the same management.
What is your favorite song to play live from the years when you were out of the band?
#Shawn Kruse — Santa Ana, CA
Fear of the dark.
Gary Moore, Joe Satriani
I think that guitar part you and Roy did in The Tower (right after your solo) is one of the greatest guitar parts I've ever heard! Did you write it? And how many guitars were used for it? I can hear at least three...
#Ronaldo — Sao Paulo, Brazil
It was written by Roy Z. There's about 4 guitars on there.
In the songs Powerslave, and Rime of the Ancient Mariner, what Scale mode did you use for your solos?
#Bill — Wisconsin
Pretty much just the normal rock n roll and blues scales.
Van Halen
Light top, Heavy bottom. 09, 11, 16, 24, 36, 46.
I in issue 21 of the fan club mag there is a picture of you sitting with a dark haired very pretty lady is she Natalie? also how old are your children i know that your son is about 11 has he was about a year old when you left maiden in 1980? great to have you back in the band you were all brillant at Earls Court
#TRACY ROBINSON — herne, kent, uk
Thanks. Yes it's the missus and I also have twin daughters of 9.
Hope to do some recording in 2001 perhaps instrumental.
Are you ever going to play your solo-record songs (including Bruce Dickinson records) again? Up the Adrian!
#Tuomas Hietanen — Finland
Possibly
I read that while you were in The Untouchables that you did lead vocals for a time. I would love to hear the tracks. Where can one find them?
#Barbara Benneian — Los Angeles
Yes, I did lead vox in the Untouchables we also did a live album and have a couple of good demos that I'd like to get out some time.
Hi Adrian! You are one of my favourite guitar player, I LOVE your melodies! What do you think about pink floyd's david gilmour? Did you enjoy gods of metal in Monza?
#Enrico — milan italy
Love Dave Gilmore's playing. Gig was great.
Used it in studio on 'Blood Brothers'
Do you study a lot of music theory, in your solo playing? And if so, what are you favorite scales to use?
#Ted Peoria, Arizona USA
No, I don't know much theory.
Whilst looking through an old CD copy of "Live After Death", I was surprised to read of the Guitar strings you used; 9,10,15,24,38,44. Was this the case? or a mis-print. Do you still use this combination? If so, why?
#Eamon O'Neill — N.Ireland
I like the light top and heavy bottom.
Too many to mention, Deep Purple Free, Humble Pie Thin Lizzy
Adrian, is it true that you are an avid fisherman, and if so, what are some favorite places to fish, and kinds of fish, you like to catch?
#Rock (Dantes Inferno on the IM BB) — Maryland USA
Yes I am into most kinds of fishing, exept deep sea.
what do you felt when the others (Di´Anno, Steve, Burr and Dave) choose you to join to the group?
#Ramiro Alejo — Monterrey, México
Feels great.
Adrian, Great job on Back In The Village. Do you think you will help write any more Prisoner-based songs?
#BITV — New York
Don't know. Bruce is into all that Prisoner stuff.
What was your influence in the Somewhere in Time album as in introducing a new "futuristic" sound to the band with the advancement of digital technologies in guitar effects and keyboards? What are your thoughts on the subject now on the various computer and digital effects in music production?
#Eddie — NYC
I used one of the first Roland guitar synths on the album. I think techonology's great as long as you don't lose the "vibe".
With Dave & Janick both being Fender users (someones got too), have you been pressured into following suit, or do you still play a variety of guitars?
#Dave Page — North Vancouver, Canada
The strats seem right for Maidon they cut through live and are light to carry for 2 hours!
Possibly do some recording next year (solo).
Hello Adrian! I heard you might be planning to make an instrumental album! Very interesting. Would you give us some more info? Thanks!
#Adriaan Oliehoek — Holland
Yes. I will so some recording this year which may be instrumental.
I'm figuring you for the note-for-note guy in the orchestra - hope you agree? What do you reckon is the pros and cons of note-for-note playing vs improvisation?
#flipflop — Denmark
Live, I do occasionally change solos. But I always have an idea beforehand.In the studio I tend to experiment more.
what's the main difference between urchin's and iron maiden's 22 accacia avenue(i understand that song has its origin back in your urchin days)?
#Torbjørn Ringstad — Bergen, Norway
That was the first song I ever wrote. Musically it was basically the same, we changed some of the lyrics to fit in with the "Charlotte" theme, and then added the heavy riff part at the end.
What is it like to play in a three guitar line-up? Does it allow for some things that were not feasable in a two guitar line-up? Will the next album have a little more experimentation with the trio? Peace. Loved the show in Philly.
#Greg May — USA
We're still exploring the 3 guitar thing, there's lots of possibilities but beware of overkill!
Spend time with the family, go fishing, play tennis.
When you´re composing, what come first? The lyrics or the melody or it doesn´t matter. Do you write too?
#Eduardo Amorim — Brasil
For me it's the music.
Did You practice a lot on the guitar when you were a kid? I mean if you spent the day just practicing? Did you dream of being a rock star as a kid?
#Johan Ingler — Sweden
I actually started off as a singer in Dave Murray's Band! I learned guitar as I went along.
Adrian, Did you ever tour with the Adrian Smith and Project band? What happened to the other musicians on that record? Looking forward to seeing you in Houston next weekend!
#Dave Derkowski — Charlotte, North Carolina, USA
No we never toured . Dave Collwell played with "Bad Co" and is now with "Humble Pie", Zak Starkey with "The Who" and Andy Barnes was with "F. M"
Where do you get your inspirations for your songs? They are all so creative. p.s. Sea of madness rocks!!!!!
#Darcy — Saskatoon, Canada
The initial idea comes form out of thin air! Arranging is the hard part.
What is your current style and why haven't you return to write the kinds of songs you were used to..?
#Sam Matus — Alhambra, CA, USA
Eh??
It was a Galient Kruger Amp.
Hi adrian, which is your favourite "Eddie's picture" among those of all albums, singles, videos...? Thanks a lot, you're great! UP THE ADRIAN!!!
#patty — Milano
I like the "Somewhere in Time" Eddie.
As a guitarist myself, I've noticed you're playing better than ever! What new aspects do you attribute to being away from Maiden for so long?
#Mark (Pirate) Chorley, Lancashire
Thanks, playing with lots of different people, and also studying and practicing the guitar more.
Hello Adrian!! I have noticed by photos you have been using Fenders a lot more..are they becoming a main stay in your guitar collection? Did you use one in the solo on your PM song Rain?
#H Morales — El Paso TX
Yes, I have one strat that I use mostly which I used on "Rain".
No.
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